Wild Coast Sun Learnerships: 20 Advertised Places in Cookery and Food & Beverage

Two hospitality pathways, not one identical application

Wild Coast Sun advertises 10 positions for National Certificate in Professional Cookery (SI-1205) and 10 positions for NC Food & Beverage Services (SI-1204). That is 20 advertised places across the two programmes, not 20 in each.

Both are Sun International contract training opportunities near Port Edward, on the Eastern Cape–KwaZulu-Natal border. The recruitment pages label the location Port Edward. FirstJobly checked both official adverts on 27 October 2026, when Apply was available.

Compare the Professional Cookery listing and Food & Beverage Services listing before continuing to the employer.

Cookery or food-and-beverage services?

Professional Cookery, SI-1205, describes work in the kitchen area and requires a Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

NC Food & Beverage Services, SI-1204, describes work in the food-and-beverage department and lists Grade 12, without the same subject wording.

Both involve following procedures and supporting excellent guest service. Compare the departments against your interests; the adverts do not provide a complete course syllabus or rotation timetable.

Requirements both adverts share

• Written and spoken English.
• A valid South African ID.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to stand for long hours.
• You will be expected to work in a smoking environment.

The smoking-environment condition should not be hidden beneath an attractive headline. Consider it carefully and ask the employer any questions about placement or reasonable accommodation. Both adverts encourage people living with disabilities to apply.

Local preference matters

The adverts give right of first refusal to candidates from the Mgungundlovu Communal Property Association (MCPA) and the licensed areas: Mbizana, Flagstaff, Mount Fletcher, Lusikisiki, Matatiele, Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, uMzimkhulu and Ntabankulu.

This is an important preference, not guaranteed selection for local applicants. FirstJobly has not interpreted it as an absolute residency ban on everyone else. Read the full wording and answer location questions honestly.

Prepare your application

Keep your CV, ID and Grade 12 records available. For cookery, ensure your records show Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Upload what the official portal asks for, rather than assuming a document checklist copied from another intake.

Use genuine examples of reliability, following instructions and helping people. School events, volunteering or practical food preparation can explain your interest, but do not replace the stated qualification. Prepare a readable CV with the FirstJobly CV Maker.

Closing date, stipend and duration

Neither advert checked by FirstJobly publishes a closing date, numeric stipend or detailed programme duration. The salary field says market related. Do not budget around an amount quoted for a different Sun International intake.

Before accepting an offer, confirm contract dates, qualification, payment terms, transport arrangements and working hours. Training is not a guarantee of permanent employment.

How to apply

Select the relevant FirstJobly listing and use Apply:

• Professional Cookery – SI-1205.
• NC Food & Beverage Services – SI-1204.

Check the reference on Sun International's page before completing the form. Keep any confirmation provided. Never send payment or documents to an unverified person promising a place through WhatsApp.

Sources and image note

Facts were checked against the official Sun International adverts linked from both FirstJobly listings on 27 October 2026. The accompanying image is an AI-generated illustration of young hospitality learners, not a photograph of Wild Coast Sun staff or its kitchen.